Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and haemophilia. Within the company’s diabetes and obesity segment it concentrates on insulin, GLP-1 and other protein-related products as well as delivery systems and needles and oral anti-diabetic drugs. Within the biopharmaceuticals segment, it covers haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy.
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- US$384.4 bn
- Region
- Denmark
- Thema
- Health
- Unterthema
- Pharmaceutical therapies
Impact-Bewertung
Many of Novo Nordisk’s therapies are given to patients who would either die or experience a dramatically lower quality of life without them. While the drugs are providing benefits to a vulnerable population, it also tends to be one that is well-served.
Fundamentale Qualität
Novo is an impressive company driven by R&D and purpose, with a strong track record of innovation. ESG considerations are integrated within the company’s pursuit of doing business the “Novo Nordisk Way”, which is the basis for its guiding principles used in decision making.
UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele
Novo Nordisk’s products are critical to the survival or quality of life of those with debilitating diseases, thus supporting SDG3.
Mehr erfahrenRisiko negativer Auswirkungen
- Side-effects from pharmaceuticals
- Product pricing restricts access for poor communities
- Plastic waste from packaging
- Animal testing of pharmaceuticals
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